Yesterday in my German lesson I learned exactly how kids in Germany celebrate Christmas.
In Northern Germany St Nick comes to the kids. In Southern Germany the Christ child comes. The christ child is basically Jesus. And instead of hanging up their stocking, the kids set out a plate. And on the plate, where ever they live, goodies will go. So, the plate will be filled with toys and homemade cookies. In Europe they open presents on the 24.
For Advent, instead of 5 candles they only have four. Every Sunday, in December , the families light their candles then gather around to sing Christmas carols. One of the songs is "O Tannenbaum".
In Northern Germany St Nick comes to the kids. In Southern Germany the Christ child comes. The christ child is basically Jesus. And instead of hanging up their stocking, the kids set out a plate. And on the plate, where ever they live, goodies will go. So, the plate will be filled with toys and homemade cookies. In Europe they open presents on the 24.
For Advent, instead of 5 candles they only have four. Every Sunday, in December , the families light their candles then gather around to sing Christmas carols. One of the songs is "O Tannenbaum".
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